Looking for work? You may want to mark these two job fairs on your calendar

Sorrento Lactalis, which has a cheese processing plant in Canyon County, is holding a job fair May 2 at the Idaho Department of Labor's Canyon County office.



http://www.kivitv.com/news/local/205431811.html

More City Workers Commuting to MontCo

Montgomery County has grown so much as a job hub that more people now commute from Philadelphia into the county than the other way around.



http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/More-Commuters-Travel-to-Montco--205274841.html

Obama Regime Has Been Threatening Benghazi Whistleblowers

At least four career officials at the State Department and the Central Intelligence Agency have retained lawyers or are in the process of doing so, as they prepare to provide sensitive information about the Benghazi attacks to Congress, Fox News has learned.



http://moonbattery.com/?p=29584

New HireSafe Guideline - "How an Employer Can Avoid Negligent Hiring"

HireSafe has created a new resource describing the strategies needed to avoid the risk of bad hires and negligent hiring lawsuits.



http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/4/prweb10673166.htm

Collins' Announcement Raises the Volume on Pundits and Commentary

Jason Collins rattled the status quo Monday by becoming the first openly gay athlete in any of the four major American sports.



http://washington.cbslocal.com/2013/04/30/collins-announcement-raises-the-volume-on-pundits-and-commentary/

Pittsburgh region unemployment falls in March

The Pittsburgh region saw its unemployment rate decline by two tenths of a percentage point to 7.3 percent in March.



http://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/news/2013/04/30/pittsburgh-region-unemployment-falls.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_pittsburgh+%28Pittsburgh+Business+Times%29

Obama: 'Not Familiar' with Intimidation of Benghazi Whistleblowers

Victoria Toensing, who represents a State Department employee, told Fox News that "her client and some of the others, who consider themselves whistle-blowers, have been threatened by unnamed Obama administration officials." Toensing is a former DOJ official and counsel to the Senate Intel Committee.



http://www.breitbart.com/InstaBlog/2013/04/30/Obama-Not-Familiar-with-Intimidation-of-Benghazi-Whistleblowers

Heard the One About the Benghazi Whistleblowers? Obama Hasn't

President Obama raised eyebrows today with his press conference statement that he was unaware of news stories about Benghazi whistleblowers being blocked and even threatened by the State Department.



http://blog.heritage.org/2013/04/30/heard-the-one-about-the-benghazi-whistleblowers-obama-hasnt/

Vt. Senate supports board: No pets in hair salons

The Vermont Senate is supporting a state board's ruling that pets don't belong in barber shops and beauty parlors.



http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Vt-Senate-supports-board-No-pets-in-hair-salons-4475764.php

Idaho court rejects PTSD appeal in fryer accident

The Idaho Supreme Court has ruled that a former Idaho cook who tripped and fell into a deep fat fryer can't claim worker's compensation for psychological trauma he claims to have suffered in the accident.



http://www.khq.com/story/22120779/idaho-court-rejects-ptsd-appeal-in-fryer-accident

Benghazi Whistleblowers Threatened by Obama [ Protects Boston Bomber-Threatens Benghazi Victims ]

Some U.S. State Department and Central Intelligence Agency officials say they've been threatened by the Obama administration for being whistleblowers in the Benghazi investigation.



http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3014189/posts

Immigration Reform 2013 - Update

In the February/March 2013 issue of the Immigration eAuthority , we outlined the respective proposals for immigration reform put forward by both the President and a bipartisan group of eight senators.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/immigration-reform-2013update-23864/

Mobile Work Exchange Honors Government Mobile IT and Telework...

Mobile Work ExchangeSM, a public-private partnership focused on demonstrating the value of mobility and telework, today announced the recipients of the 8th annual Tele-Vision Awards at an awards ceremony at the Spring 2013 Town Hall Meeting .



http://www.businesswire.com/news/topix/20130430005508/en

Sequestration Forces Changes to Mainea s Extended Unemployment Compensation Program - 4/30/2013

Federally funded Emergency Unemployment Compensation Program unemployment benefits are subject to reduction under the federal government's budget sequester.



http://www.maine.gov/tools/whatsnew/index.php?topic=Portal+News&id=520161

NPS Bright Angel trailhead paving project near completion

Williams-Grand Canyon News With landscape boulders and stonework set in place, workers are now completing the pavement in the Bright Angel Trailhead rehabilitation project.



http://grandcanyonnews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=10422

Courts Hold Employers In Contempt For Violating EEOC Settlement Agreements

Employers that ignore consent decrees may be held in contempt of court and subject to additional fines, sometimes totaling $1,000 for each day of noncompliance.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/courts-hold-employers-in-contempt-for-vi-20878/

Poll Results: Will the lawyers for the Benghazi whistleblowers get the security clearances they need to protect their clients before the year is out?

Poll: Will the lawyers for the Benghazi whistleblowers get the security clearances they need to protect their clients before the year is out?



http://www.washingtontimes.com/polls/2013/apr/30/will-lawyers-benghazi-whistleblowers-get-security-/results/

Mobile Work Exchange Honors Government Mobile IT and Telework...

Mobile Work ExchangeSM, a public-private partnership focused on demonstrating the value of mobility and telework, today announced the recipients of the 8th annual Tele-Vision Awards at an awards ceremony at the Spring 2013 Town Hall Meeting .



http://technews.tmcnet.com/news/2013/04/30/7100929.htm

Benghazi whistleblower shocker: Administration threatened retaliation

The attorney for one of the Benghazi whistleblowers told Fox News Monday that her client and others were threatened by the Obama administration with retaliation if they testified before Congress on the terrorist attack on the U.S. Consulate on Sept.



http://www.bizpacreview.com/2013/04/30/benghazi-whistleblower-shocker-administration-threatened-retaliation-65624?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+BizpacReview-TodaysStories+%28BIZPAC+Review+-+Conservative+Political+News+and+Opinion%29

Alabama Sees Shortage of Nurses, Truck Drivers

Calhoun County has a need for more nurses and truck drivers, local industry experts say, part of a statewide shortage in those occupations due to higher demand and lack of skilled workers.



http://www.local15tv.com/news/local/story/Alabama-Sees-Shortage-of-Nurses-Truck-Drivers/IP1X5Q992Eev0oJN9LapQw.cspx?rss=217

This is how Congressman Issa answered President Obama

House Oversight Committee Chairman Darrell Issa on the president's remarks that he needs to look into whether State Department employees were being "blocked" from talking to Congressional investigators about Benghazi.



http://gretawire.foxnewsinsider.com/2013/04/30/this-is-how-congressman-issa-answered-president-obama/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogs%2FGretawire+%28Internal+-+Gretawire+-+Blog%29

Negotiating a Lien Claim? Download Our Free Mini Guide

Winning a personal injury claim is a fun part of practice. Gathering evidence, taking depositions, making arguments: those are the aspects of your job that you enjoy.



http://blogs.findlaw.com/strategist/2013/04/negotiating-a-lien-claim-download-our-free-mini-guide.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FLStrategist+%28Strategist%29

OSHA cites AB InBev alleging 'serious' US safety violations

An influential US Department of Labor safety body has cited Anheuser-Busch, alleging that the firm failed to protect Houston brewery workers from exposure to carbon dioxide and other workplace hazards.



http://www.foodproductiondaily.com/Quality-Safety/OSHA-cites-AB-InBev-alleging-serious-US-safety-violations?

PennDOT to begin work on Route 394 and other Adams projects

PennDOT announced today that saw cutting and roadway base repair work begins Wednesday, weather permitting, on a 1.14-mile section of Route 394 in Biglerville Borough and Butler Township, Adams County.



http://www.eveningsun.com/localnews/ci_23139058/penndot-begin-work-route-394-and-other-adams

Notice of Work Meeting

NOTICE OF WORK MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners, Carbon County, State of Utah, will hold a work meeting in the Commission Chambers of the Courthouse Building, 120 East Main, Price, Utah, Commencing at 3:00 PM, on May 1, 2013.



http://www.sunad.com/index.php?tier=1&article_id=28018

Notice of Public Meeting

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners, Carbon County, State of Utah, will hold a Regular Public Meeting in the Commission Room of the Courthouse Building, 120 East Main, Price, Utah, Commencing at 4:30 PM, on Wednesday May 01, 2013.



http://www.sunad.com/index.php?tier=1&article_id=28014

PennDOT to Repair, Resurface Route 394 in Biglerville

PennDOT District 8 announced today that saw cutting and roadway base repair work begins May 1, weather permitting, on a 1.14-mile section of Route 394 in Biglerville Borough and Butler Township, Adams County.



http://fox43.com/2013/04/30/penndot-to-repair-resurface-route-394-in-biglerville/

Union calls for new law to help whistleblowers

A UNION chief has called for a new law to give greater protection to whistleblowers in the row over the arrest of two civilian police workers in Cumbria.



http://www.nwemail.co.uk/news/union-calls-for-new-law-to-help-whistleblowers-1.1053093?referrerPath=/evening-mail-news-round-up-1.118665

Vt. Senate supports board: No pets in hair salons

The Vermont Senate has gone on record supporting a state board's ruling that pets don't belong in barber shops and beauty parlors.



http://www.wcax.com/story/22118127/vt-senate-supports-board-no-pets-in-hair-salons

Obama - not familiar' withintimidation of Benghazi whistleblowers

President Obama on Tuesday said he was unaware of complaints from Benghazi whistleblowers inside his own administration who contend that they are being intimidated over their cooperation with investigators into the September 2012 attack, but pledged to look into the matter.



http://lucianne.com/thread/?artnum=733521

Where Therea s Smoke, Therea s No Hire

Health care providers, which see their employees as 'role models and advisers to patients,' are among the organizations requiring tobacco testing for new hires.



http://www.workforce.com/article/20130430/NEWS02/130439998/where-there-s-smoke-there-8217-s-no-hire

State explains employee increase

An increase in the number of state employees during fiscal year 2013 can be explained largely by reorganization of some agencies and more student employees at universities, officials with some of the agencies said.



http://www.salina.com/news/k1686-BC-KS-GovernmentEmploym-1stLd-Writethru-04-29-0635-clone-clone

Pregnancy and Disability Discrimination the Focus of EEOC Enforcement Activity

Since Congress' enactment of amendments to the Americans with Disabilities Act in 2008, making it easier to establish disability status under that law, the EEOC has directed more of its attention to claims of pregnancy and disability discrimination and accommodation of pregnancy-related limitations.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/pregnancy-and-disability-discrimination-16033/

Chafee tours recreation areas hard hit by Sandy

Rhode Island's governor and other state officials have toured two recreational areas hard hit by Superstorm Sandy where long-term unemployed residents have been hired to do restoration work.



http://www.boston.com/news/local/rhode-island/2013/04/30/chafee-tours-recreation-areas-hard-hit-sandy/5xgBso0OGP2DKWq8EdgmiM/story.html

State Senate votes to keep newspaper carriers classified as independent contractors

The Senate voted 18-10 on Tuesday to amend a popular bill with a controversial provision that would exempt newspapers from paying unemployment insurance for the people who deliver their publications.



http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.burlingtonfreepress.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013304300011%26nclick_check%3D1

Obama 'not familiar' with any Benghazi witnesses being blocked from testifying

President Obama said Tuesday he was "not familiar" with reports that State Department employees are being blocked from testifying about last year's terror attack in Benghazi and its aftermath.



http://thehill.com/blogs/global-affairs/terrorism/296923-obama-not-familiar-with-state-department-blocking-employees-from-testifying-on-benghazi

Ruling in TSA Air Marshall Case Hailed by Whistleblower Advocates

An appeals court decision in favor of a Transportation Security Administration whistleblower was welcomed by legal advocacy groups as a development that strengthens the federal Whistleblower Protection Act, which was amended last year.



http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/04/ruling-tsa-air-marshall-case-hailed-whistleblower-advocates/62888/

'Feminine touch' for armories

By Kevin Murphy MADISON - The Wisconsin Army National Guard was a man's force in the 1950s and that is reflected in the armories built around the state, including those in Fort Atkinson and Watertown.



http://www.dailyunion.com/main.asp?SectionID=36&SubSectionID=112&ArticleID=14399

Alabama sees shortage of nurses, truck drivers

Calhoun County has a need for more nurses and truck drivers, local industry experts say, part of a statewide shortage in those occupations due to higher demand and lack of skilled workers.



http://www.krmg.com/ap/ap/automotive/alabama-sees-shortage-of-nurses-truck-drivers/nXcC9/

New 'Digest of EEO Law' Issued by EEOC

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission today announced the latest edition of its federal sector Digest of Equal Employment Opportunity Law , which is available online at This quarterly publication, prepared by the EEOC's Office of Federal Operations , features recent Commission decisions and ... (more)



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/new-digest-of-eeo-law-issued-by-eeoc-13374/

Whistleblower Lawyer: State Dept Spokesman 'Either Incompetent Or Liar'

Attorney Victoria Toensing represents a whilstleblower from the State Department who is intent on telling the truth about the attacks on the US Consolate in Benghazi on Sept.



http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3014103/posts

Obama: 'I'm Not Familiar' With Benghazi Whistleblowers Being Threatened

President Barack Obama said today at a press conference that he's "not familiar" with reports that Benghazi whistleblowers are being threatened: Donate Today, Monthly, if You Can.



http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3014092/posts

2013: Best cities to find a job

Adecco Staffing U.S. released a list of the best cities for finding employment in the current economy.



http://www.wcnc.com/news/slideshows/205386591.html?ref=%2Fnews%2Fslideshows

Obama: I m Not Familiar WithBenghazi Whistleblowers Being Threatened

President Barack Obama said today at a press conference that heA s "not familiar" with reports that Benghazi whistleblowers are being threatened: "IA m not familiar with this notion that anybody has been blocked from testifying," said Obama.



http://lucianne.com/thread/?artnum=733516

Obama administration officialsthreatened whistle-blowers onBenghazi, lawyer says

At least four career officials at the State Department and the Central Intelligence Agency have retained lawyers or are in the process of doing so, as they prepare to provide sensitive information about the Benghazi attacks to Congress, Fox News has learned.



http://lucianne.com/thread/?artnum=733503

More on Seiner's Post-Dukes Advice

Another shout out for Joe Seiner's recent article, " Weathering Wal-Mart ," on post- Dukes class action lawyering.



http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/laborprof_blog/2013/04/more-on-seiners-post-dukes-advice-.html

OSHA's Initiative Designed to Protect Temporary Workers

U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has launched an initiative to further protect temporary employees from workplace hazards.



http://trailer-bodybuilders.com/truck-equipment/osha-initiative-designed-protect-0430/

Blackstone to hire 50,000 vets

This morning, The Blackstone Group announced a commitment to hire 50,000 U.S. military veterans over the next five years, across its portfolio companies.



http://finance.fortune.cnn.com/2013/04/30/blackstone-vets/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+fortunetermsheet+%28Fortune+Finance%3A+Term+Sheet%29

Obama: 'I'm Not Familiar' With Benghazi Whistleblowers Being Threatened

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http://www.weeklystandard.com/blogs/obama-im-not-familiar-benghazi-whistleblowers-being-threatened_720256.html

US Sues Novartis for Alleged Pharmacy Kickback Scheme

The civil fraud suit accuses the company of disguising the kickbacks as rebates and discounts for Myfortic, an immunosuppressant drug that helps kidney transplant patients avoid organ rejection.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/us-sues-novartis-for-alleged-pharmacy-ki-06681/

Zenefits, The YC-Backed Employee Benefits Manager, Gets Into Payroll Management And Expands To NY

Greg Kumparak is the Mobile Editor at Techcrunch. Greg has been writing for the TechCrunch network since May of 2008.



http://techcrunch.com/2013/04/29/zenefits-the-yc-backed-employee-benefits-manager-gets-into-payroll-management-and-expands-to-ny/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Techcrunch+%28TechCrunch%29

Goldwater And His 1964 Allies

Via Jamelle Bouie , we learn that Kevin Williamson is at it again: another revisionist take on the history of the two major political parties with respect to civil rights.



http://www.washingtonmonthly.com/political-animal-a/2013_04/goldwater_and_his_1964_allies044440.php?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+washingtonmonthly%2Frss+%28Political+Animal+at+Washington+Monthly%29

The Bishops' Lawsuit: A Colossal and Purposeful Drain on Public Funds

Written by Bridgette Dunlap for RH Reality Check . This diary is cross-posted; commenters wishing to engage directly with the author should do so at the original post .



http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/04/29/1205693/-The-Bishops-Lawsuit-A-Colossal-and-Purposeful-Drain-on-Public-Funds

Mintz Levin Attorney David Barmak to Present at 2013 Litigation...

David Barmak , a Member and Chair of the Employment, Labor & Benefits Section of Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. , will speak at the 2013 Spring Conference & Induction of Fellows presented by the Litigation Counsel of America.



http://www.businesswire.com/news/topix/20130429006685/en

Foxnews,..Benghazi.....Breaking news with Whistle Blowers Special Report.

Disguised special forces type saying that they were aware and had plenty of time to mount a rescue before the second attack.



http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/3013828/posts

LANTA to install bus stop shelters over next few years

Many people waiting for the bus in the rain on Monday might have been wishing for a sheltered bus stop.



http://www.wfmz.com/news/news-regional-lehighvalley/lanta-to-install-bus-stop-shelters-over-next-few-years/-/132502/19939558/-/pdcr72/-/index.html

President Obama Proposes Funding Increases For Labor And Employment Agencies In FY2014 Budget

On April 10, President Obama unveiled his $3.78 trillion proposed budget for FY2014.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/president-obama-proposes-funding-increas-41857/

Attorney: State Dept. Denying Clearance to Benghazi...

Former U.S. Attorney Joe DiGenova said today that the State Department is denying clearances to attorneys who want to represent Benghazi whistleblowers - even though one of the attorneys already has a current Top Secret security clearance.



http://cnsnews.com/blog/joe-schoffstall/attorney-state-dept-denying-clearance-benghazi-whistleblowers-attorneys-one

$140K settlement in sex harassment suit in Arizona

Federal authorities say a prison management group has agreed to pay $140,000 to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit in Arizona.



http://www.tucsonnewsnow.com/story/22110150/140k-settlement-in-sex-harassment-suit-in-arizona

CNSNews

Conservative activist Ralph Reed said that unborn children should be protected under the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and that late-term abortionist Kermit Gosnell's alleged murder of four newborns violates their God-given and constitutional rights.



http://cnsnews.com/news/article/ralph-reed-gosnell-trial-systematically-executing-children-outside-womb-violates

HotChalk Joins the Nation's Leaders in the US2020 STEM Education Initiative

Connecting scientists, engineers and inventors with America's youth to drive exponential growth of science, technology, engineering, and math professionals is the goal of US2020, a ground breaking mentoring initiative led by Silicon Valley tech companies including Cisco, SanDisk and HotChalk.



http://www.districtadministration.com/news/hotchalk-joins-nations-leaders-us2020-stem-education-initiative

New Disclosure Requirements for Massachusetts Pension Investments

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has started implementing pension reform legislation enacted in 2011 that imposes demanding contracting and disclosure requirements on state and local pension fund boards.



http://www.jdsupra.com/post/documentViewer.aspx?fid=8f9f9028-bcb1-4b06-bb73-658fca2019af

When Your Boss Steals Your Wages: The Invisible Epidemic

It's an invisible epidemic -- and because people are so desperate to have and keep a job, some employers are taking full advantage of the hard economic times.



http://crooksandliars.com/susie-madrak/when-your-boss-steals-your-wages-invi

self-serving lie

That Republicans have let Democrats get away with this mountebankery is a symptom of their political fecklessness, and in letting them get away with it the GOP has allowed itself to be cut off rhetorically from a pantheon of Republican political heroes, from Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass to Susan B. Anthony, who represent an expression of ... (more)



http://www.nationalreview.com/node/300432/print

Arizona Lottery's $6.7 Million The Pick jackpot claimed

The Arizona Lottery announces that the winner of the $6.7 million The Pick jackpot from the drawing on April 20 has come forward.



http://www.rgtonline.com/article/arizona-lotterys-$6-7-million-the-pick-jackpot-claimed-111058?CategoryName=Gaming

Zenefits, The YC-Backed Employee Benefits Manager, Gets Into Payroll Management And Expands To NY

Greg Kumparak is the Mobile Editor at Techcrunch. Greg has been writing for the TechCrunch network since May of 2008.



http://techcrunch.com/2013/04/29/zenefits-the-yc-backed-employee-benefits-manager-gets-into-payroll-management-and-expands-to-ny/

Fired police detective sues Gresham, police chief and police officer's union for $6 million

A Gresham police officer who was fired after pleading guilty to drunken driving and crashing the unmarked police car he was driving home is suing the city for $6 million on the grounds that his alcoholism is a disability.



http://portlandtribune.com/pt/9-news/151298-fired-police-detective-sues-gresham-police-chief-and-police-officers-union-for-6-million

Bullet Points: In Response To Drug Clinic Opponents, Board Alters...

BYLAWS REVISED: After taking heat from a group of neighbors upset about a drug treatment facility proposed for Kings Highway, Community Board 15 voted to revise a section of their bylaws that would require more intense community outreach in the run-up to a hearing for similar facilities in the future.



http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2013/04/bullet-points-in-response-to-drug-clinic-opponents-board-alters-bylaws-to-require-neighbor-notification/

New Disclosure Requirements for Massachusetts Pension Investments

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has started implementing pension reform legislation enacted in 2011 that imposes demanding contracting and disclosure requirements on state and local pension fund boards.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/new-disclosure-requirements-for-massachu-37591/

Hagens Berman Announces EA Must Stand Trial for Alleged Breach of...

"We have very compelling evidence indicating that EA used Mr. Antonick's ground-breaking code and design elements as the basis for both past and present Madden NFL titles" Antonick is seeking millions in allegedly unpaid royalties, punitive damages and disgorgement of all profits arising from the $5 billion Madden NFL franchise and related sports ... (more)



http://eon.businesswire.com/news/eon/20130429006312/en/Hagens-Berman-Announces-EA-Stand-Trial-Alleged

Skeptical Of The SEC's New Whistleblower Program

I've got a piece up over at the Times/DealBook on the SEC's whistleblower program, picking lots of nits.



http://www.theconglomerate.org/2013/04/skeptical-of-the-secs-new-whistleblower-program.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+theconglomerate%2Ffeed+%28Conglomerate%29

LaborFeed Reinvents the Job Search for Contract and Day Labor

LaborFeed.com, a new jobs web site with a twist, announced its national launch on April 4. Taking a fresh approach to employment ads, LaborFeed.com unites people looking for contract and day work with homeowners and businesses in need of workers.



http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/4/prweb10681129.htm

Arkansas, Oklahoma: No Plans to Move State Workers to Health Exchanges

As lawmakers in the state of Washington consider moving some part-time government workers out of a state-sponsored health plan and into an insurance exchange developed under the nation's new health care overhaul law, officials in Oklahoma and Arkansas say there are no plans for a similar move those states.



http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/southcentral/2013/04/29/290120.htm

Supreme Court Ruling May Help Employers Limit Number Of Plaintiffs In FLSA Lawsuits

A new 5-4 ruling from the US Supreme Court could make it more difficult for employees to file costly Fair Labor Standards Act lawsuits that involve multiple plaintiffs , but its applicability remains unclear.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/supreme-court-ruling-may-help-employers-30513/

WorkForce Essentials center to remain open

The Dickson County Career Center won't be closing after all - though it may operate under a different name with the state no longer providing career center services and employees in the building.



http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013304290047&nclick_check=1

Jackson police union endorses Lee for mayor

'We need a visionary for mayor -- a strong leader with a willingness to work with local and state government,' Perry said in the release.



http://www.clintonnews.com/article/D0/20130429/NEWS/304290034/Jackson-police-union-endorses-Lee-mayor

And The Highest-Paid College Majors Are...

Her father, a mechanical engineer, encouraged her to attack school projects with a systematic mindset from an early age, and she eventually followed in his footsteps, studying mechanical engineering at the University of Alabama.



http://blogs.wsj.com/atwork/2013/04/29/and-the-highest-paid-college-majors-are/?mod=WSJ_Careers_At_Work

State Dept. blocks Benghazi whistleblowers' attorneys

Former U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Joe diGenova shared incredible information on the B enghazi whistleblowers with listeners of a D.C. radio station Monday.



http://www.bizpacreview.com/2013/04/29/state-dept-blocks-benghazi-whistleblowers-attorneys-65376?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+BizpacReview-TodaysStories+%28BIZPAC+Review+-+Conservative+Political+News+and+Opinion%29

Hagens Berman Announces EA Must Stand Trial for Alleged Breach of...

After more than two years of legal maneuvering by Electronic Arts , a California federal judge has denied EA's final attempt to dismiss a lawsuit brought by Robin Antonick, who, according to the lawsuit, was the original designer and developer of its best-selling video-game Madden NFL.



http://www.businesswire.com/news/topix/20130429006311/en

Supreme Court Ruling May Help Employers Limit Number Of Plaintiffs In FLSA Lawsuits

A new 5-4 ruling from the US Supreme Court could make it more difficult for employees to file costly Fair Labor Standards Act lawsuits that involve multiple plaintiffs , but its applicability remains unclear.



http://www.jdsupra.com/post/documentViewer.aspx?fid=b3f7553b-2c34-4756-92e7-248c0246fa27

Department of Labor Issues Final Rule Amending FMLA Regulations in...

On February 6, 2013, the Department of Labor , Wage and Hour Division, published a Final Rule amending the regulations for the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 .



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/department-of-labor-issues-final-rule-am-84568/

Job opening in Rochester Hills

Would you like to work for the City of Rochester Hills? They have a great job available offering full-time non-union employment.



http://www.examiner.com/article/job-opening-rochester-hills?cid=rss

Data show many moving out of Idaho

Idaho is going through a very significant population shift, according to data collected and researched by KTVB.



http://www.krem.com/news/Data-show-many-moving-out-of-Idaho-205249441.html

How HMRC treated its Goldman Sachs tax deal whistleblower as a criminal

Tax officials used intrusive powers to rake through Osita Mba's personal data in attempt to prove he had spoken to the Guardian Osita Mba disclosed that senior managers had quietly let off Goldman Sachs from paying millions of pounds in tax penalties.



http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2013/apr/29/hmrc-goldman-sachs-tax-osita-mba

Retail Action Project (RAP): Policy Advocate

Description The Retail Action Project is seeking a Policy Advocate to develop and advance a policy agenda that raise workplace standards in the retail industry.



http://www.citylimits.org/jobs/9812/retail-action-project-rap?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+CitylimitsJobs+%28CityLimits.org+Latest+Job+Openings%29

Fired Oregon Officer Sues: Alcoholism Was A Disability

A police officer fired for driving drunk in an unmarked police car while off-duty has filed a $6 million lawsuit against the city of Gresham, Ore.



http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/west/2013/04/29/290093.htm

"Shy Bladder" Syndrome: Jennifer Connor Sues Over Lost Job Opportunity In Iowa

A "shy bladder" prevented Jennifer Connor from securing a potential career opportunity at the Iowa Methodist Transplant Center, according to a pending lawsuit.



http://www.medicaldaily.com/articles/14969/20130429/shy-bladder-syndrome-jennifer-connor-sues-paruresis-iowa-methodist-transplant-center.htm

Delegates Adopt Constitutional Changes

Delegates established telecom bargaining councils with the authority to designate national issues that cross bargaining unit lines at the same company.



http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/delegates_adopt_constitutional_changes/

ICO 'shines a light' on private investigators as new campaign launched to punish rogues

The Information Commissioner, Christopher Graham, has announced that it's time to 'shine a light' on private investigators to remove any criminal elements that breach the Data Protection Act and tarnish the industry's reputation.



http://aberdareonline.co.uk/content/ico-%E2%80%98shines-light%E2%80%99-private-investigators-new-campaign-launched-punish-rogues

State Department Blocks Lawyers From Representing Benghazi Whistle-blowers

It's an Obama world. According to Joe DiGenova the Obama State Department has blocked lawyers from representing Benghazi whistle-blowers. WMAL reported: The State Department is blocking local lawyer Victoria Toensing from representing whistleblowers on the 2012 Benghazi attacks, according to her legal partner and husband Joe DiGenova.



http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2013/04/state-department-blocks-lawyers-from-representing-benghazi-whistle-blowers-video/

Cuomo out if Hillary runs?

Gov. Cuomo has quietly told associates that he is resigned to the fact that he can't run for president in 2016 if Hillary Rodham Clinton enters the race, as is widely expected, sources told The Post.



http://hotair.com/archives/2013/04/29/cuomo-out-if-hillary-runs/

$123.4M budget removes some programs, positions

Gov. Eloy S. Inos submitted on Friday a $123.4 million proposed "balanced" budget for fiscal year 2014 that consolidates some agencies, privatizes both parks maintenance and sports administration, removes all deputy positions and vacant and new posts except those announced, and eliminates travel funds.



http://www.saipantribune.com/newsstory.aspx?newsID=126993

State Department blocking lawyers from representing Benghazi whistleblowers [Darleen Click]

According to former US Attorney Joe DiGenova, the State Department is standing in the way of lawyers trying to represent whistleblowers in the ongoing investigation into the events at the US Consolate in Benghazi on September 11, 2012.



http://proteinwisdom.com/?p=48902

Fired police detective sues Gresham, police chief and police...

A Gresham police officer who was fired after pleading guilty to drunken driving and crashing the unmarked police car he was driving home is suing the city for $6 million on the grounds that his alcoholism is a disability.



http://pamplinmedia.com/pt/9-news/151298-fired-police-detective-sues-gresham-police-chief-and-police-officers-union-for-6-million

Proposed repeal could change live-in care

In-home senior care franchise owners are anticipating huge changes in early May due to Obama's Affordable Care Act.



http://www.mcknights.com/proposed-repeal-could-change-live-in-care/article/290616/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+McKnights+%28McKnights+Home%29

Workers' Compensation Reform Is Right For Tennessee

"It matters who governs." That was the mantra of the Tennessee House Republicans before we achieved a majority and we were asking Tennesseans to place their trust in us.



http://www.chattanoogan.com/2013/4/29/250060/Workers-Compensation-Reform-Is-Right.aspx

Six Great Telecommuting Careers With High Pay

Love the possibility of making the world a prettier place but don't want to sit in a cubicle day in and day out to do it? A career as a graphic designer could give you the opportunity to work from anywhere, rake in some decent cash, and follow your creative dreams.



http://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1149542-six-great-telecommuting-careers-with-high-pay/

State explains increased employment numbers

An increase in the number of state employees during fiscal year 2013 can be explained largely by reorganization of some agencies and more student employees at universities, officials with some of the agencies said.



http://hdnews.net/news/k1686-BC-KS-GovernmentEmploym-1stLd-Writethru-04-29-0635

Navigating the leave-management maze

When an employee requires a period of leave because of a medical issue or disability, the situation is not always straightforward, and the best way to manage it is not always clear.



http://www.homechannelnews.com/article/navigating-leave-management-maze

Hagens Berman Notifies Investors of June 25, 2013, Lead Plaintiff...

Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP, a national investor-rights law firm, today notified investors of a pending June 25, 2013, deadline to file for lead plaintiff in a securities class-action lawsuit brought again Intuitive Surgical, Inc.



http://www.businesswire.com/news/topix/20130429005583/en

Obama Administration Mulls Rule To Give Home Health Aides Better Wages

As a home health aide, Nicole Fletcher, 40, provides personal assistance to the elderly, disabled and those living with chronic conditions in their own homes.



http://www.star999.com/feed/lifestyles/health/obama-administration-mulls-rule-to-give-home/fJQbq/

New Playgrounds for East Cobb Schools

A contract to replace playgrounds at three East Cobb elementary schools has been approved by the Cobb Board of Education.



http://eastcobb.patch.com/articles/new-playgrounds-for-east-cobb-schools

Office policies on sexual harassment can help prevent claims -- from men or women

She covered practice management issues and wrote the "Practice Management" column from 2009 to 2013.



http://www.amednews.com/article/20100607/business/306079974

NYPD whistle-blowers testify at stop-frisk trial

After Officer Pedro Serrano decided to testify in federal court about what he sees as wrongdoing within the New York Police Department, a rat sticker appeared on his locker.



http://newpittsburghcourieronline.com/index.php/featured-news/national/12593-nypd-whistle-blowers-testify-at-stop-frisk-trial

Rapid City may face $38 million upgrade on center

Rapid City may have to spend nearly $38 million to make the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center accessible for people with disabilities.



http://www.kotatv.com/story/22103426/rapid-city-may-face-38-million-upgrade-on-center

Showing their support for the war effort! The plastic bra that was...

A woman shows off a new uniform designed to protect female factory workers during the Second World War - including a special bra made entirely from plastic.



http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2316409/Showing-support-war-effort-The-plastic-bra-designed-protect-women-took-mens-industrial-roles-World-War-Two.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Spradling v. Treasurer of State

David SPRADLING, Deceased, Employee, Lee Spradling, Brittinee Spradling, and Marinda Spradling, Dependents/Respondents, v. TREASURER OF the STATE of Missouri as Custodian of Second Injury Fund, Appellant.



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Paratransit: Ridership strains limited resources

Despite the growing use of Sioux Area Metro's Paratransit, the service is looking to limit ridership because the service lacks money to accommodate additional people.



http://www.argusleader.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.argusleader.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013304290011%26nclick_check%3D1

Is it ever OK to compliment appearance on the job?

When Lisa Parker was new to corporate coaching, a senior-level colleague she respected brought her in as his No.



http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2013/apr/29/us-workplace-compliments/

Request A Test Now Offers More Options for Drug Testing

Request A Test has expanded their selection of direct to consumer drug testing options.



http://www.prweb.com/releases/prwebdiscount_drug_testing/employer_drug_testing/prweb10665165.htm

Dock workers allege racism

The president of a dock workers' union local that nine days ago authorized its leaders to call a strike has told Port of Toledo officials that no strike is planned, but it's a weapon the union may wield to combat what it considers discrimination by the port's stevedore company.



http://www.toledoblade.com/business/2013/04/29/Dock-workers-allege-racism.html

Whistle-blowers testify at stop-frisk trial

NEW YORK - After Officer Pedro Serrano decided to testify in federal court about what he sees as wrongdoing within the New York Police Department, a rat sticker appeared on his locker....



http://normantranscript.com/x326071668/Whistle-blowers-testify-at-stop-frisk-trial

Stop-And-Frisk Trial Sees Testimony From NYPD Whistle-Blowers

After Officer Pedro Serrano decided to testify in federal court about what he sees as wrongdoing within the New York Police Department, a rat sticker appeared on his locker.



http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/29/stop-and-frisk-trial-nypd-whistle-blowers_n_3176193.html

Government Involvement in a False Claims Act Case

A whistleblower must be represented by an attorney. A whistleblower lawyer can help maintain confidentiality, prosecute the lawsuit if the government does not intervene, and protect the right of the whistleblower to a reward.



http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/government-involvement-in-a-false-claims-act-case-341096.php

A peek behind the 401(k) curtain, but nobody's looking

Nearly eight months after taking effect, the federal government's 401 fee-disclosure mandate, designed to help workers and their employers better understand the costs of their retirement plans, appears to have lost something in the translation.



http://www.denverpost.com/smart/ci_23117105/peek-behind-401-k-curtain-but-nobodys-looking?source=rss

Survey: More cell use on VT roadways

In 2011, the Vermont Agency of Transportation tallied 525 related crashes, the majority resulting in property damage with about 20 percent causing injury.



http://www.manchesterjournal.com/ci_23115482/survey-more-cell-use-vt-roadways?

Lynne Curry: New owner drops the 'You're out' bomb

Q. I've worked for my company for nine years. I like my job and expected to retire three years from now.



http://www.adn.com/2013/04/28/2882086/lynne-curry-new-owner-drops-the.html

New 401(k) fee-disclosure rule impresses few

Nearly eight months after taking effect, the federal government's 401 fee-disclosure mandate, designed to help workers and their employers better understand the costs of their retirement plans, appears to have lost something in the translation.



http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130429/BIZ01/304290320/1001/rss21

RCMP Accountability Act gets sober second thought from Senate National Security Committee

Senators grill Public Safety Minister Vic Toews and RCMP Commissioner Bob Paulson on reforms meant to stamp out workplace harassment in the Mounties.



http://www.hilltimes.com/news/news/2013/04/29/rcmp-accountability-act-gets-sober-second-thought-from-senate-national-security/34512

Ed Catone: Schafer should know the facts

At the candidate forum in Diamondhead on April 23, mayoral candidate Tommy Schafer made some comments that were not accurate and need to be corrected.



http://www.sunherald.com/2013/04/28/4623894/ed-catone-schafer-should-know.html

Significant population change in Idaho impacting jobs

Idaho is going through a very significant population shift, according to data collected and researched by KTVB.



http://www.ktvb.com/news/7-investigation/Significant-population-change-in-Idaho-impacting-jobs-205157071.html

Free city event to celebrate Fair Housing Act

To mark the 45th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 and National Fair Housing Month, the city will host an informational event at the Corson Building on Tuesday.



http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130429/NEWS/304290365/-1/rss01

Summer jobs are out there, but so are the applicants

Here are some words to the wise job hunter. "I would get my name in the hat early, and get it in as many hats as you can," said Annette Nielsen, an economist with the New Hampshire Economic and Labor Market Information Bureau.



http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130428/NEWS02/130429222/0/FRONTPAGE

Advice to Timken fund lands Wilshire in court

A lawsuit filed by The Timken Co. against its investment consultant Wilshire Associates for $40 million in damages for breaching its fiduciary duties is still in its early stages.



http://www.pionline.com/article/20130429/PRINTSUB/304299970?

$123.4M budget removes some programs, positions

Gov. Eloy S. Inos submitted on Friday a $123.4 million proposed "balanced" budget for fiscal year 2014 that consolidates some agencies, privatizes both parks maintenance and sports administration, removes all deputy positions and vacant and new posts except those announced, and eliminates travel funds.



http://www.saipantribune.com/newsstory.aspx?newsID=127003

Woman sues hospital over "Shy Bladder Syndrome"

Jonathan Hood is a New York City attorney who practices intellectual property law.



http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news/woman-sues-hospital-over-shy-bladder-syndrome-042913.html

Woman with 'shy bladder' sues Iowa hospital

A woman who sought a job as an administrator at Iowa Methodist Medical Center is now suing the hospital, saying it failed to make accommodations for her shy bladder syndrome.



http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20130428/NEWS03/130429484

Reorganization, students behind employment numbers, state agencies say

The state employed 69,974 people in fiscal year 2013, counting both regular and temporary employees, according to a report from the Kansas Department of Administration's Office of Personnel Services.



http://cjonline.com/news/2013-04-28/reorganization-students-behind-employment-numbers-state-agencies-say

NYPD whistle-blowers testify at stop-frisk trial

After Officer Pedro Serrano decided to testify in federal court about what he sees as wrongdoing within the New York Police Department, a rat sticker appeared on his locker.



http://ap.cjonline.com/pstories/us/20130428/1129375286.shtml

NYPD whistle-blowers testify at stop-frisk trial

After Officer Pedro Serrano decided to testify in federal court about what he sees as wrongdoing within the New York Police Department, a rat sticker appeared on his locker.



http://m.timesunion.com/tu/db_39925/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=Ms13ULJA&detailindex=0&pn=0&ps=2

NYPD whistle-blowers testify at stop-frisk trial

In this Dec. 13, 1971 file photo, New York City Detective Frank Serpico, right, sits beside his attorney, Ramsey Clark, in New York, during the Knapp Commission hearings on police corruption.



http://www.newstimes.com/news/crime/article/NYPD-whistle-blowers-testify-at-stop-frisk-trial-4470280.php

NYPD whistle-blowers testify at stop and frisk trial

After Officer Pedro Serrano decided to testify in federal court about what he sees as wrongdoing within the New York Police Department, a rat sticker appeared on his locker.



http://www.redbluffdailynews.com/news/ci_23126705/nypd-whistle-blowers-testify-at-stop-and-frisk

TWC Offers Tips for Teens and Employers for Summer Hiring

AUSTIN As summer approaches, the number of teenagers looking for work increases dramatically.



http://www.gilmermirror.com/view/full_story/22394709/article-TWC-Offers-Tips-for-Teens-and-Employers-for-Summer-Hiring?instance=home_news_bullets

NYPD stop-and-frisk trial: Whistleblower Frank Serpico says nothing's changed

Accident. Two lanes blocked on The Southern St Pkwy WB between Eagle Ave/X18 and Hempstead Ave/X17. Stop and go traffic from Rt-106/X25 Accident.



http://www.newsday.com/nypd-stop-and-frisk-trial-whistleblower-frank-serpico-says-nothing-s-changed-1.5156170

NYPD whistle-blowers testify at stop and frisk trial

After Officer Pedro Serrano decided to testify in federal court about what he sees as wrongdoing within the New York Police Department, a rat sticker appeared on his locker.



http://www.mendocinobeacon.com/ci_23126705/nypd-whistle-blowers-testify-at-stop-and-frisk

Noam Chomsky: Obama's Inexplicable 'Attack' On...

In an interview with AlterNet this past week, America's most well-known left-wing intellectual slammed President Obama for his inexplicable "attacks" on civil liberties in the forms of various laws expanding upon the executive powers set forth by President George W. Bush .



http://www.mediaite.com/online/noam-chomsky-obamas-inexplicable-attack-on-civil-liberties-goes-well-beyond-anything-imagined/

Sixth New York City Car Wash Joins Union

A worker, seen washing a car at Jomar Car Wash in Flushing, joined his colleagues to vote in favor of unionizing on April 24.



http://www.theepochtimes.com/n3/28592-sixth-new-york-city-car-wash-joins-union/?#038;#038;

NYPD whistle-blowers testify at stop-frisk trial

Some New York City patrolmen say they're being harassed because they've challenged the police department's street stop tactics.



http://www.tribtown.com/view/story/c8866d1209f643778576ec483b826ff8/US-Stop-and-Frisk-Whistle-blowers

Jobs report may improve, but still be underwhelming

The U.S. labor market's growth has been choppy in recent months, and until consistent strength emerges, central bank officials are expected to maintain current policies, economists say.



http://www.marketwatch.com/story/jobs-data-may-improve-but-underwhelm-2013-04-28

NYPD whistle-blowers testify at stop-frisk trial

In this Dec. 13, 1971 file photo, New York City Detective Frank Serpico, right, sits beside his attorney, Ramsey Clark, in New York, during the Knapp Commission hearings on police corruption.



http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/04/28/4009370/nypd-whistle-blowers-testify-at.html#storylink=rss

NYPD whistle-blowers testify at stop-frisk trial

Serrano claims he's been harassed, micromanaged and eventually transferred to a different precinct and put on the overnight shift.



http://www.kansas.com/2013/04/28/2781319/nypd-whistle-blowers-testify-at.html

NYPD whistle-blowers testify at stop-frisk trial

After Officer Pedro Serrano decided to testify in federal court about what he sees as wrongdoing within the New York Police Department, a rat sticker appeared on his locker.



http://ap.peninsulaclarion.com/pstories/us/20130428/1129343871.shtml

Jennifer Conner: Health worker with 'shy bladder' sues hospital after ...

A would-be administrator is suing an Iowa hospital because she claims it failed to accommodate her 'shy bladder' when giving her a drug test.



http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2316110/Jennifer-Conner-Health-worker-shy-bladder-sues-hospital-failed-job-embarrassed-urinate-cup-drug-test.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

NYPD whistle-blowers testify at stop-frisk trial

Some New York City patrolmen say they're being harassed because they've challenged the police department's street stop tactics.



http://bostonherald.com/news_opinion/national/northeast/2013/04/nypd_whistle_blowers_testify_at_stop_frisk_trial?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bostonherald%2Fnews+%28News+%26+Opinion+-+BostonHerald.com%29

NYPD whistle-blowers testify ata

After Officer Pedro Serrano decided to testify in federal court about what he sees as wrongdoing within the New York Police Department, a rat sticker appeared on his locker.



http://www.fox10tv.com/dpp/news/national/NYPD-whistleblowers-testify-at-stopfrisk-trial_80313262

'Shy bladder' syndrome leads to lawsuit

DES MOINES, Iowa -- A would-be administrator who failed a job-related drug test due to anxiety over giving a urine sample has sued Iowa Methodist Medical Center for failing to make a reasonable accommodation to her alleged disability.



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NYPD whistle-blowers testify at stop-frisk trial

In this Dec. 13, 1971 file photo, New York City Detective Frank Serpico, right, sits beside his attorney, Ramsey Clark, in New York, during the Knapp Commission hearings on police corruption.



http://www.timesunion.com/news/crime/article/NYPD-whistle-blowers-testify-at-stop-frisk-trial-4470280.php

Cop fired for drunk driving suing city, saying alcoholism is a 'disability'

Remember the prison inmates who sued manufacturers of beer, wine, and spirits , claiming that "demon rum" was responsible for their criminal actions? Now a police officer fired for DUI has come up with even more hilarious grounds for a lawsuit.



http://www.examiner.com/article/cop-fired-for-drunk-driving-suing-city-saying-alcoholism-is-a-disability?cid=rss

SMU Students Become a Part of America's "Intern Nation"

After he met with 10 banks and had over 25 individual interviews, SMU junior Trenton Patterson gave a sigh of relief when he received two summer internship offers.



http://www.smudailycampus.com/news/metropolitan/smu-students-become-a-part-of-america-s-intern-nation-1.3037204

Technology makes higher education accessible to disabled students

Sponsor's feature : Instead of lugging heavy textbooks about, disabled students now have the option of e-textbooks that present content in a variety of ways to suit the reader There are over 11 million people with a limiting long-term illness, impairment or disability in the UK.



http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2013/apr/28/disabled-students-use-e-textbooks

Zane Benefits Publishes New Information on Health Reimbursement Account Requirements

Today, Zane Benefits, Inc. published new information on Health Reimbursement Account requirements.



http://www.americanbankingnews.com/2013/04/27/zane-benefits-publishes-new-information-on-health-reimbursement-account-requirements/

We're more passive than we predict when sexually harassed, new study shows

When confronted with sexual harassment, we don't stand up for ourselves to the extent we believe we will, and because we use false predictions as a benchmark, we condemn others who are passive in the face of sexual harassment, according to a new study co-authored by Ann Tenbrunsel, professor of business ethics at the University of Notre Dame.



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11 Mile work coming soon

A year's worth of planning work is coming to fruition this spring as construction is set to begin to improve 11 Mile between Troy Street and Campbell Road.



http://www.hometownlife.com/article/20130428/NEWS20/304280354/11-Mile-work-coming-soon

Attorney: City stalling JPD overtime lawsuit

A Jackson attorney in a sworn affidavit has accused the city of deliberately stalling a police overtime lawsuit to protect the re-election chances of Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr.



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Bryan Eason's The Buzz: Epps' 'welcome' lawsuit joke brings prompt response

Less than a month after Mississippi Department of Corrections Commissioner Chris Epps joked that he would welcome a lawsuit, someone actually sued him.



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Fired Oregon officer: Alcoholism was a disability

A police officer fired for driving drunk in an unmarked police car while off-duty has filed a $6 million lawsuit against the city of Gresham, the police chief and others, alleging his rights were violated under the Americans with Disabilities Act.



http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130428/NEWS/304280339/-1/rss01

Garbage collection raises objections

Martin Parish Council mandated rural garbage pickup beginning on May 1. Our objections are: * This program has been planned and will be carried out without submitting the proposal to a vote of those to be "taxed" or charged for services.



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EDITORIAL: We wince as jobless numbers come in

It's probably no surprise that March brought a slight increase in the unemployment rate for Clarksville-Montgomery County.



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New 401(k) fee-disclosure rule impresses few employees, experts

Nearly eight months after taking effect, the federal government's 401 fee-disclosure mandate, designed to help workers and their employers better understand the costs of their retirement plans, appears to have lost something in the translation.



http://www.theday.com/article/20130428/BIZ/304289991/1044

Is it ever OK to compliment appearance on the job?

When Lisa Parker was new to corporate coaching, a senior-level colleague she respected brought her in as his No.



http://www.thereporter.com/business/ci_23125795/is-it-ever-ok-compliment-appearance-job?source=rss

11 Mile work coming soon

ROYAL OAK -- A year's worth of planning work is coming to fruition this spring as construction is set to begin to improve 11 Mile between Troy Street and Campbell Road.



http://www.hometownlife.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013304280354

Woodward construction to slow traffic through summer

SOUTH OAKLAND -- Drivers, let alone cruisers, may want to steer clear of Woodward Avenue this summer as a five-mile stretch of the National Scenic Byway is going to be under construction.



http://www.hometownlife.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013304280355

Business milestones

Topic is, Be Effective, Not Just Efficient. Contact Liz Rivard for more information and to RSVP at 233-4481 or e-mail erivard@jvsdet.org Hire heroes On Thursday, May 2, from 6-8 p.m., Phoenix University will host "Hiring Our Heros," a Start Strong job fair event, at the Southfield Learning Center, 26261 Evergreen Road, Suite 500.



http://www.hometownlife.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013304280329

George Bush Library -- Staff, Secret Service Go Wild ... For Fried Chicken

George W. Bush 's posse wasn't about to get fancy for the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum ... no champagne or caviar for these staffers and secret service ... they went for fried chicken! The folks at Bubba's Cooks Country -- about a mile from the museum -- tell TMZ they were flooded with Bush folk following the ... (more)



http://www.tmz.com/2013/04/28/george-bush-library-bubbas-dinner/

Woman sues for not accommodating shy bladder

A woman who sought a job as an administrator at Iowa Methodist Medical Center is now suing the hospital, saying it failed to make accommodations for her shy bladder syndrome.



http://www.omaha.com/article/20130428/NEWS/704289860

'Shy bladder' syndrome leads to lawsuit

A would-be administrator who failed a job-related drug test due to anxiety over giving a urine sample has sued Iowa Methodist Medical Center for failing to make a reasonable accommodation to her alleged disability.



http://www.news10.net/news/article/243014/5/Shy-bladder-syndrome-leads-to-lawsuit

DeMarrais: CPI adjusts for package shrinkage

Although dwarfed by fights over gun control and immigration reform, debate on how the Consumer Price Index is compiled is a hot topic in Washington these days, and the outcome will have a direct impact on most of us - anyone who counts on benefits tied to year-over-year changes in the CPI.



http://www.northjersey.com/shopping/205053471_DeMarrais__CPI_adjusts_for_package_shrinkage_will_trim_benefits_for_some.html

New rules on 401(k) fee disclosure fall short of goal

Nearly eight months after taking effect, the federal government's 401 fee-disclosure mandate, designed to help workers and their employers better understand the costs of their retirement plans, appears to have lost something in the translation.



http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130428/BIZ/304280317/-1/NEWS

Market Club closes for good -- owner recovering from heart attack

Owner Jim Sakata, who had a heart attack early this month, says he closed the Market Club at Fifth and Broadway in Sacramento for good.



http://www.sacbee.com/2013/04/28/5372622/market-club-closes-for-good-owner.html#mi_rss=Food%20&%20Wine

H.R.1801 - To amend the Employee Retirement Income Securit... Introduced Apr 26, 2013 5 views

Official: To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans to provide for coverage of oral anticancer drugs on terms no less favorable than the coverage provided for anticancer ... (more)



http://www.opencongress.org/bill/113-h1801/show

Woman with 'shy bladder' syndrome sues Iowa hospital

A woman who sought a job as an administrator at Iowa Methodist Medical Center is now suing the hospital, saying it failed to make accommodations for her shy bladder syndrome.



http://www.kbnd.com/kbnd-news/national-news-stories/661433c2f6cc37b580c9bc6a56c62a33

Summer jobs are out there, but so are the applicants

Here are some words to the wise job hunter. "I would get my name in the hat early, and get it in as many hats as you can," said Annette Nielsen, an economist with the New Hampshire Economic and Labor Market Information Bureau.



http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130428/NEWS02/130429222

Jobs are there, but scarce

While pursuing a master's degree in business, Hays resident Tracy Kaiser decided she wanted to take her career to the next level.



http://www.hdnews.net/Story/Jobs042813

Avoiding liability suits

It's a fact that employment practices liability lawsuits constitute one of the most common types of liability lawsuit Eastern Panhandle businesses face today, and once a claim gets rolling it is difficult to stop the financial devastation.



http://www.journal-news.net/page/content.detail/id/593822/Avoiding-liability-suits.html?nav=5001

Iowa woman with 'shy bladder' syndrome sues hospital

A woman who sought a job as an administrator at Iowa Methodist Medical Center is now suing the hospital, saying it failed to make accommodations for her shy bladder syndrome.



http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/04/28/woman-with-shy-bladder-syndrome-sues-iowa-hospital/

Families, friends remember victims of fatal work injuries

Family and friends gathered at the City-County Building in downtown Knoxville to remember loved ones who lost their lives to work related injuries.



http://www.wbir.com/news/article/271991/2/Families-friends-remember-victims-of-fatal-work-injuries

City Commission considers mini-golf options

St. Augustine City Commission may choose one of three restructuring plans for downtown's Carpet Golf Course next month, but only one plan leaves it with 18 holes.



http://staugustine.com/news/local-news/2013-04-27/city-commission-considers-mini-golf-options

NY Times editors make same arguments for immigration reform they did ahead of 1986 amnesty

Back in the 1980s, the country faced a familiar dilemma to the one it faces today - the border was insecure and too many illegal immigrants had moved into the United States.



http://dailycaller.com/2013/04/28/ny-times-editors-make-same-arguments-for-immigration-reform-they-did-ahead-of-1986-amnesty/

My Word: Rev up to fill manufacturing jobs

In a recent edition, Time magazine reported that factory jobs increased for the first time in more than a decade.



http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/opinion/os-ed-manufacturing-jobs-myword-042813-20130426,0,6009533.story?track=rss

Zane Benefits Publishes New Information on Health Reimbursement Account Requirements

Zane Benefits Publishes New Information on Health Reimbursement Account Requirements Zane Benefits, which provides comprehensive and flexible alternatives to traditional employer sponsored health benefits, is the leader in defined contribution and health reimbursement arrangements.According to Zane Benefits' website, Health Reimbursement ... (more)



http://www.beaumontenterprise.com/business/press-releases/article/Zane-Benefits-Publishes-New-Information-on-Health-4468636.php

Cash-for-vote scam BJP MPs wanted to play whistleblowers

"Our intention from the beginning was to expose horse trading and the substance of the entire charge sheet filed by the Delhi Police shows that it was a sting," Rajya Sabha MP Kulaste and Bhagora's counsel Anil Soni told Special Judge Narottam Kaushal.



http://www.indiagazette.com/index.php/sid/214135510/scat/701ee96610c884a6

New 401(k) fee-disclosure rule impresses few employees, experts

Nearly eight months after taking effect, the federal government's 401 fee-disclosure mandate, designed to help workers and their employers better understand the costs of their retirement plans, appears to have lost something in the translation.



http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/04/27/2850028/new-401k-fee-disclosure-rule-impresses.html#storylink=rss

Duggan: Seeing is believing when it comes to MAX

Slowly but surely, piece by piece, the long-awaited MAX bus rapid transit system is taking shape.



http://www.coloradoan.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coloradoan.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013304270030%26nclick_check%3D1

Florida Rejects Local Lawmakers Making Wage Laws, Allowing Paid Sick Leave

Pressure from Disney World has influenced the Florida Senate to take a big step back in guaranteeing paid sick days for workers.



http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/27/disney-sick-days-paid_n_3165467.html?utm_hp_ref=business&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+HP%2FBusiness+%28Business+on+The+Huffington+Post%29

Woman with 'shy bladder' sues Iowa hospital

A woman who sought a job as an administrator at Iowa Methodist Medical Center is now suing the hospital, saying it failed to make accommodations for her shy bladder syndrome.



http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Woman-with-shy-bladder-sues-Iowa-hospital-4469266.php

Prentiss County to renovate offices

Prentiss County officials are awaiting approval of a more than $1.5 million federal loan to renovate an existing county building as a county court and office building.



http://djournal.com/view/full_story/22380516/article-Prentiss-County-to-renovate--offices?instance=secondary_stories_left_column

Disney World Fights Against Paid Sick Days For Florida Employees

Pressure from Disney World has influenced the Florida Senate to take a big step back in guaranteeing paid sick days for workers.



http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/27/disney-sick-days-paid_n_3165467.html

Alcoholism disability claim: Liquored-up lawman wants $6 million for being fired

A police officer fired for driving drunk in an unmarked police car while off-duty has filed a $6 million lawsuit, alleging his rights were violated under the Americans with Disabilities Act.



http://www.examiner.com/article/alcoholism-disability-claim-liquored-up-lawman-wants-6-million-for-being-fired?cid=rss

Fired officer suing city saying his alcoholism was a disability

A police officer fired in Gresham, Oregon, filed a $6 million lawsuit against the city, the police chief, and a number of others for allegedly violating his rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act.



http://www.examiner.com/article/fired-officer-suing-city-saying-his-alcoholism-was-a-disability

'Shy bladder' syndrome leads to lawsuit

A would-be administrator who failed a job-related drug test due to anxiety over giving a urine sample has sued Iowa Methodist Medical Center for failing to make a reasonable accommodation to her alleged disability.



http://www.azcentral.com/offbeat/free/20130427iowa-shy-bladder-lawsuit-job-disability.html

Lava Hot Springs helps lift people and spirits

Lava Hot Springs unveiled a new piece of equipment in the indoor pool on Friday, and the new lift they've installed is also working with people's spirits.



http://www.localnews8.com/news/lava-hot-springs-helps-lift-people-and-spirits/-/308662/19917526/-/uuqkft/-/index.html

State pulls plug on multi-million dollar computer system

Tennessee officials are halting work on a multi-million dollar computer project after years of missed deadlines and design defects.



http://www.wbir.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=271940

Touch: Positive, Negative and Ambiguous

A soft touch. A mother's touch. A loving touch. A friendly touch. All positive associations with touch.



http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/sex-sociability/201304/touch-positive-negative-and-ambiguous

Alcoholism disability claim: Can cop win this $6 million lawsuit?

Alcoholism disability claim: An Oregon policeman says he was fired due to alcoholism, which he's claims is illegal under the Americans with Disabilities Act. [ News Source ]



http://www.personalinjurylawnews.com/alcoholism-disability-claim-can-cop-win-this-6-million-lawsuit/

Glendale-River Hills board to vote on funding referendum

In an effort to bridge future budget deficits, officials in the Glendale-River Hills School District are proposing a referendum this spring, asking for an additional $600,000 annually over a four-year period of time.



http://www.baysidenow.com/news/115058009.html

Fired Oregon officer: Alcoholism was a disability

A police officer fired for driving drunk in an unmarked police car while off-duty has filed a $6 million lawsuit against the city of Gresham, the police chief and others, alleging his rights were violated under the Americans with Disabilities Act.



http://www.suntimes.com/business/19753349-420/fired-oregon-officer-alcoholism-was-a-disability.html

Leola rolls ahead with plans

There are Leola community members who, along with members of the Leola Board of Education, support the demolishing of Leola High School and the building of a new school.



http://technews.tmcnet.com/news/2013/04/27/7094651.htm

'Shy bladder' syndrome leads to lawsuit

A would-be administrator who failed a job-related drug test due to anxiety over giving a urine sample has sued Iowa Methodist Medical Center for failing to make a reasonable accommodation to her alleged disability.



http://www.app.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.app.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013304270039%26nclick_check%3D1

Zane Benefits Publishes New Information on Health Reimbursement Account Requirements

Today, Zane Benefits, Inc. published new information on Health Reimbursement Account requirements .



http://www.prweb.com/releases/prweb2013/4/prweb10660676.htm

Harvest Fire Department receives grant for second community tornado shelter; matching funds needed

A FEMA grant will allow construction of a 480-person community shelter in Harvest, where nine people were killed and more than 300 homes were hit by tornadoes on April 27, 2011.



http://blog.al.com/breaking/2013/04/hard-hit_harvest_receives_fema.html

Can a Franchisor Have Employer Liability for Franchisee's Torts?

The hallmark of a franchise relationship is that the franchisor allows independent businesspeople to share in the good will represented by the trademarks in the distribution of goods or services.



http://www.law.com/corporatecounsel/PubArticleCC.jsp?id=1366963086357&rss=rss_cc

Will Jobs Gains Reach New College Grads?

The Great Recession put the value of college educations in harsh perspective. With a tough economic reality only made worse by the ever-increasing cost of higher education and saturated job market, a college degree began to look like a burdensome investment with limited payoffs.



http://wallstcheatsheet.com/stocks/will-jobs-gains-reach-new-college-grads.html/

Two Sides Square Off Over New Fiduciary Standards

The question before financial advisors is: Which threshold will the government require when it comes to advising retirement plan participants? Will the U.S. Department of Labor and the Securities and Exchange Commission require financial advisors to meet a fiduciary threshold in which client needs without exception are placed before the needs of ... (more)



http://www.insurancenewsnet.com/article.aspx?id=379593&type=exclusiveinn

Constant connectivity can confound definitions of overtime

But billing and paying employees for overtime has also become a point of contention thanks to the widespread proliferation of mobile device technology.



http://www.bizjournals.com/memphis/news/2013/04/26/constant-connectivity-can-confound.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_23+%28Human+Resources+Industry+News%29

Fired Oregon officer: Alcoholism was a disability

An Oregon police officer fired for driving drunk in an unmarked police car while off-duty has filed a $6 million lawsuit against the city, the police chief and others, alleging his rights were violated under the Americans with Disabilities Act.



http://www.njherald.com/story/22089293/fired-ore-officer-alcoholism-was-a-disability

COLUMN-Gambling with your retirement: PBS gets in on the action

PBS Frontline is shocked - shocked! - to find that investors hold retirement accounts that cost too much and eat into long-term returns, even though financial experts have been hammering away on these issues for years The program is an expose on the two biggest flaws in 401 accounts and the rest of the self-directed retirement savings marketplace: ... (more)



http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/04/26/column-miller-frontline-idUSL2N0DD1VM20130426?feedType=RSS&feedName=financialsSector

Disciplinary Update: One match suspension

FANS of Warrington Wolves and other Super League clubs will have a unique chance to hear directly from the men in the middle after the launch of a ground-breaking new dedicated refereeing Twitter account: @RFLReferees . Super League's whistle blowers will take to the social media platform every Tuesday to answer questions about the big game-day ... (more)



http://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/sport/wolves/wolvesnews/10383588.Ask_the_refs_about_their_decisions/

7 Things You Should Know About "Comp Time" and the Working Families Flexibility Act

Say what you will, but anti-worker politicians are good at giving deceptive names to things.



http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/04/26/1205050/-7-Things-You-Should-Know-About-Comp-Time-and-the-Working-Families-Flexibility-Act

Being Gay Can Still Get You Fired

Even if the Supreme Court overturns the Defense of Marriage Act and all 50 states legalize same-sex marriage, it will still be perfectly legal to fire someone for their sexual orientation.



http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/04/26/employee-non-discrimination-act-must-be-passed.html

Historic win in sex-harassment case

A 26-year-old woman has won a workplace sexual-harassment case -- the first in the province in which a business owner has been be held liable for the actions of a customer.



http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/historic-win-in-sex-harassment-case-204810231.html

Bolinsky Calls to Eliminate Automatic July 1 Gas Tax Hike, Attends Job Summit

Newtown's State Representative Mitch Bolinsky has challenged lawmakers to block an automatic 16 percent gas tax hike, scheduled to take effect on July 1. The wholesale gross receipts tax on petroleum is scheduled to go from 7 percent per gallon to 8.1 percent, with Newtown residents paying some of the highest gas prices in the state.



http://www.newtownbee.com/news/news/2013/04/26/bolinsky-calls-eliminate-automatic-july-1-gas-tax/131587

On the Docket This Weekend at Occidental College: The Future of the LA Times

It should be a most interesting time Saturday afternoon at the 6th Annual LA Media Reform Summit .



http://www.mediabistro.com/fishbowlla/occidental-college-6th-annual-la-reform-summi-april-27_b87042

'Comp Time' Proposal: Be Careful What You Wish For

The U.S. House of Representatives will consider amending the federal Fair Labor Standards Act to permit private-sector employers to offer compensatory time off in lieu of monetary overtime compensation.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/comp-time-proposal-be-careful-what-yo-77318/

Fired Gresham officer: Alcoholism was a disability

A Gresham police officer fired for driving drunk in an unmarked police car has filed a $6 million lawsuit against the city, the police chief and others, alleging his rights were violated under the Americans with Disabilities Act.



http://www.ktvz.com/news/fired-gresham-officer-alcoholism-was-a-disability/-/413192/19909776/-/e2buybz/-/index.html

Fired Oregon officer: Alcoholism was a disability

An Oregon police officer fired for driving drunk in an unmarked police car while off-duty has filed a $6 million lawsuit against the city, the police chief and others, alleging his rights were violated under the Americans with Disabilities Act.



http://www.wdbo.com/ap/ap/alcohol/fired-ore-officer-alcoholism-was-a-disability/nXYps/

Fired Oregon officer:a

An Oregon police officer fired for driving drunk in an unmarked police car while off-duty has filed a $6 million lawsuit against the city, the police chief and others, alleging his rights were violated under the Americans with Disabilities Act.



http://www.kxan.com/dpp/news/national/Fired-Oregon-officer-Alcoholism-was-a-disability_58684312

Ind. Law - Update story on the ag-gag bill

Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, Mary Beth Schneider has posted this new story to the IndyStar early this afternoon.



http://indianalawblog.com/archives/2013/04/ind_law_update_4.html

ITT Tech pays $100,000 to blind man rejected for job at Rancho Cordova campus

A national for-profit educational provider has agreed to pay $100,000 to a blind man who was rejected for a position at the Rancho Cordova campus of ITT Technical Institutes.



http://www.sacbee.com/2013/04/26/5374594/itt-tech-pays-100000-to-blind.html#mi_rss=Our%20Region

Jason Servo, fired officer, claims alcoholism a disability

An Oregon police officer fired for driving drunk in an unmarked police car while off-duty has filed a $6 million lawsuit against the city, the police chief and others, alleging his rights were violated under the Americans with Disabilities Act.



http://www.wjla.com/articles/2013/04/jason-servo-fired-officer-claims-alcoholism-a-disability-88021.html

States consider 'Ag-Gag' laws to silence animal cruelty

It's not an uncommon belief amongst industrialized animal farmers: Keep possible animal cruelty and other distasteful business practices out of the public eye.



http://www.foxreno.com/news/news/national-govt-politics/states-consider-ag-gag-laws-silence-animal-cruelty/nXYq4/

Oregon cop fired for DUII sues for $6M

A Gresham police officer fired for driving drunk in an unmarked police car has filed a $6 million lawsuit against the city, the police chief and others, alleging his rights were violated under the Americans with Disabilities Act.



http://www.kgw.com/news/Fired-Ore-officer-Alcoholism-was-a-disability-204883551.html

Emergency grant to help hundreds of laid-off aerospace workers

Workforce Development Council Snohomish County has been awarded $150,000 in Rapid Response Additional Assistance funds from the U.S. Department of Labor to help as many as 700 aerospace workers affected by The Boeing Co.'s reduction in workforce, announced late April 2013 and taking effect May 2013.



http://www.lakestevensjournal.com/county-state/article.exm/2013-04-26_emergency_grant_to_help_hundreds_of_laid_off_aerospace_workers

Fired Oregon officer:a

An Oregon police officer fired for driving drunk in an unmarked police car while off-duty has filed a $6 million lawsuit against the city, the police chief and others, alleging his rights were violated under the Americans with Disabilities Act.



http://www.fox10tv.com/dpp/news/national/Fired-Oregon-officer-Alcoholism-was-a-disability_42001253

It's a Go! Contractor's pre-bid conference for Wind River ...

Riverton City officials this morning announced that the city will host the pre-bid conference for contractors interested in bidding on the Wind River Job Corps Center.



http://county10.com/2013/04/26/contractors-pre-bid-conference-for-wind-river-job-corps-set-may-8th-in-riverton/

Arizona Lottery's $6.7 Million The Pick(TM) Jackpot Claimed

The Arizona Lottery announces that the winner of the $6.7 million The Pick jackpot from the drawing on April 20 has come forward.



http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/arizona-lotterys-67-million-the-pick-jackpot-claimed-1783503.htm

Ag-gag bill gets tougher on secret videos as legislature nears deadline

Secretly taking videos or photos that make a business look bad would be a crime, with no defense even for a person who turned those images over to law enforcement, under the latest changes to Senate Bill 373.



http://www.indystar.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.indystar.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013304260047%26nclick_check%3D1

Is It Ever OK to Compliment Appe...

When Lisa Parker was new to corporate coaching, a senior-level colleague she respected brought her in as his No.



http://news-register.net/page/content.detail/id/584617/Is-It-Ever-OK-to-Compliment-Appe---.html

Ind. Decisions - Court of Appeals issues 3 today

Platinum Construction Group, LLC appeals an order of the Worker's Compensation Board awarding benefits to former Platinum construction supervisor Christopher Collings for injuries he suffered to his back, neck, and hip during a 2009 accident on the job.



http://indianalawblog.com/archives/2013/04/ind_decisions_c_2034.html

Super League refs on Twitter

The Rugby Football League have confirmed that fans will be able to ask questions on a newly-created @RFLReferees account.



http://web.orange.co.uk/article/sports/super_league_refs_on_twitter

Former Adirondack Mentoring Partners director sentenced to jail time

The former executive director of Adirondack Mentoring Partners - formerly Big Brothers Big Sisters of Fulton County - was sentenced Thursday in Fulton County Court to 90 days in the county jail for stealing tens of thousands of dollars from that agency and in unemployment benefits.



http://www.leaderherald.com/page/content.detail/id/555682/Former-Adirondack-Mentoring-Partners-director-sentenced-to-jail-time.html?nav=5011

Arizona Man Dies after Being Electrocuted and Falling From Rooftop Reports Phillips Law Firm

On Thursday afternoon a Glendale worker was electrocuted while welding on a building rooftop and was pronounced dead on the scene by authorities.



http://www.emailwire.com/release/119768-Arizona-Man-Dies-after-Being-Electrocuted-and-Falling-From-Rooftop-Reports-Phillips-Law-Firm.html

Bipartisan group introduces ENDA in Congress to bar employment discrimination against LGBT persons

Stopping anti-gay and transgender job discrimination with a federal law has been on the agenda of LGBT groups and some members of Congress for nearly 20 years.



http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/04/26/1204964/-Bipartisan-group-introduces-ENDA-in-Congress-to-bar-employment-discrimination-against-LGBT-persons

More Guidance Issued on Summaries of Benefits and Coverage

The U.S. Department of Labor has issued a set of frequently asked questions , together with a new template , for the Summary of Benefits and Coverage that applies to group health plans and individual health insurance.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/more-guidance-issued-on-summaries-of-ben-66837/

Ethics in Estate Planing for a Married Couple

This is the first of three posts on estate planning for a married couple. The second post will concern the unified credit freeze, and the third post funding.



http://www.forbes.com/sites/stephendunn/2013/04/26/ethics-in-estate-planing-for-a-married-couple/

State pulls plug on multi-million dollar computer system

Tennessee officials are halting work on a multi-million dollar computer project after years of missed deadlines and design defects.



http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013304260131

Is it ever OK to compliment appearance on the job?

When Lisa Parker was new to corporate coaching, a senior-level colleague she respected brought her in as his No.



http://www.gillettenewsrecord.com/stories/Is-it-ever-OK-to-compliment-appearance-on-the-job,89925

Air travelers likely to get break from furloughs

A fast-track move by Congress to put air traffic controllers back on the job can't come soon enough for travelers facing Friday morning delays.



http://www.click2houston.com/news/money/air-travelers-likely-to-get-break-from-furloughs/-/1735962/19907022/-/es0x24z/-/index.html

Reaching for Retirement

A few days ago I had a prospective client, Richard, come in to my office to discuss his retirement plans.



http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2013/04/26/reaching-for-retirement/

Zane Benefits Publishes New Information on Stand-Alone HRAs for Small Businesses

Today, Zane Benefits, Inc. published new information on stand-alone HRAs . Zane Benefits, which provides comprehensive and flexible alternatives to traditional employer sponsored health benefits, is the leader in defined contribution and health reimbursement arrangements .



http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/4/prweb10660663.htm

Super League refs set for Twitter questions

Super League referees will be made publicly accountable for their decision-making on Twitter following the launch of a new league-approved initiative.



http://www.hampshirechronicle.co.uk/sport/10383315.Super_League_refs_set_for_Twitter_questions/?ref=rss

Solis had up to $100K in legal debts when she resigned

Former Labor Secretary Hilda Solis, who resigned from the Obama administration in January to return to California, left Washington with $50,000 to $100,000 in legal debts, according to her final personal financial disclosure form, which she was required to file upon resigning her post.



http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/apr/26/solis-had-100k-legal-debts-when-she-resigned/?

NEXT Financial Group chooses Axis Retirement Analyticsa for Data...

AXIS system's Fee Benchmarking capability will provide our Advisors a valuable sales tool as well as a resource to assist plan sponsor clients to reliably gauge the reasonableness of their plan fees.



http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/4/prweb10674333.htm

RFP - Tennant 1610 Dual Technology Carpet Cleaner/Extractor

Please note that winning bid will be published. Cherokee Nation Businesses, LLC reserves the right to issue one award, multiple awards, or reject all bids; any award is subject to the approval of the required funds.



http://www.cherokee.org/procurements/currentprocurements/procurementdetails.aspx?BidID=9610

Recovering from Sandy: Beach openings at what cost?

Urban search and rescue crews after the storm had to climb piles of sand, some as high as 6 feet, searching for signs of life and securing the area.



http://www.turnto10.com/story/22082323/recovering-from-sandy-beach-openings-at-what-cost

Doak shares reaction to Worker's Compensation changes

Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John Doak touched on several topics Thursday, when he met with community members at the Duncan Chamber of Commerce & Industry office.



http://duncanbanner.com/x6216168/Doak-shares-reaction-to-Worker-s-Compensation-changes

What Every Private Equity Fund Manager Should Know About ERISA

") protects the interests of employee benefit plan participants by establishing strict standards of conduct for "plan fiduciaries" i.e., persons who exercise authority or control over the management or disposition of plan assets or who receive a fee for providing investment advice to a pension plan and requiring disclosure of financial and other ... (more)



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/what-every-private-equity-fund-manager-s-61904/

Five Day Event to Help Veterans Secure Jobs

For many returning veterans who served our country, finding a job can be difficult, but there are people and resources available to take them through the steps and develop skills needed to find a job.



http://rochester.ynn.com/content/top_stories/659863/five-day-event-to-help-veterans-secure-jobs/

Radical Labor Secretary nominee Thomas Perez faces vote in Senate committee

A Senate committee will vote soon on the nomination of left-wing radical " Thomas Perez , the assistant attorney general for civil rights who personifies .



http://www.examiner.com/article/radical-labor-secretary-nominee-thomas-perez-faces-vote-senate-committee?cid=rss

Rally in NC marks workers who died on the job

Labor and liberal groups are reminding the rest of North Carolina that dozens of people die in workplace fatalities every year.



http://www.jdnews.com/in-other-news/rally-in-nc-marks-workers-who-died-on-the-job-1.133172

Report: N.M. High in dire need of major repairs

A report put together by a design firm working with the North Middlesex Regional School District on a high-school building project re-emphasizes the need for major repairs.



http://www.nashobapublishing.com/pepperell_news/ci_23112832/report-n-m-high-dire-need-major-repairs?source=rss

Gagging on ag-gag laws

Factory farms are not farms at all. They are corporate-run concentration camps for pigs, cows, chickens, turkeys and other food animals.



http://www.boulderweekly.com/article-11037-gagging-on-ag-gag-laws.html

United States Supreme Court Confirms that a Timely and Properly...

Last week, the United States Supreme Court confirmed what we informed readers of in our Employment Class Action Blog on February 21, 2011 , "A timely and properly worded offer of judgment may moot a collective action and potentially result in no recovery to the Plaintiff." In Genesis Healthcare Corp.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/united-states-supreme-court-confirms-tha-95594/

Enrollment Freeze Lifted for Job Corps Program

Sierra Nevada Job Corps Center is now able to accept new students into its program once again.



http://www.mynews4.com/news/local/story/Enrollment-Freeze-Lifted-for-Job-Corps-Program/giUPFHh97EK0e5lqLrm4fQ.cspx

Tribe wants lawsuit moved to Robeson

The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina wants a former Miss Lumbee's sexual harassment and battery lawsuit to be heard in Robeson County rather than Mecklenburg County.



http://www.robesonian.com/view/full_story/22352782/article-Tribe-wants-lawsuit-moved-to-Robeson?instance=popular

Colorado court says no employment protection for marijuana users

People who test positive for smoking pot can legally be fired from their job, the Colorado Court of Appeals ruled Thursday in deciding that there is no employment protection for marijuana users.



http://www.coloradoan.com/viewart/20130425/NEWS11/304250020/Colorado-court-says-no-employment-protection-marijuana-users

Goodwill agrees to settle SoCal sex...

Goodwill Industries of Southern California has agreed to settle federal allegations that it discriminated against men in hiring.The Department of Labor says Goodwill on Thursday agreed to settle claims that it favored women for entry-level jobs at its donation centers, in part because of an impression that women have better customer service ... (more)



http://www.590ktie.com/article.aspx?id=8f3afa3a-9674-4fc5-ad69-d18f6ac703ed&catid=-999

'Intersection Improvements' to Santa Rita Road and Stoneridge Drive Starting in May

From the City of Pleasanton: The City of Pleasanton engineering division reports major intersection improvements will be made at Santa Rita Road and Stoneridge Drive beginning in early May through November 2013.



http://pleasanton.patch.com/articles/intersection-improvements-to-santa-rita-road-and-stoneridge-drive-starting-in-may

Colorado Court of Appeals says no employment protection for people who use marijuana

In this Dec. 6, 2012 file photo, Brandon Coats works on his computer at his home in Denver.



http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/colorado-court-of-appeals-says-no-employment-protection-for-people-who-use-marijuana/2013/04/25/b82e5c90-adbd-11e2-b240-9ef3a72c67cc_story.html

TWC offers tips for teens looking for summer employment

As summer approaches, the number of teenagers looking for work increases dramatically.



http://www.timesrecordnews.com/news/2013/apr/25/twc-offers-tips-teens-looking-summer-employment/?partner=RSS

Ruling: Fla. unemployment insurance process unfair

Workers' rights advocates in Florida are applauding an initial determination by the U.S. Department of Labor that says Florida's online application requirement for people applying for unemployment insurance violates federal civil rights laws.



http://www.actionnewsjax.com/content/actionlocal/story/Ruling-Fla-unemployment-insurance-process-unfair/1Tf5A_UJt0CP7NCvYadEjg.cspx?rss=2

Colorado Court Says No Job Protection For Pot Users

People who test positive for smoking pot can legally be fired from their job, the Colorado Court of Appeals ruled Thursday in deciding that there is no employment protection for marijuana users.



http://denver.cbslocal.com/2013/04/25/colorado-court-says-no-job-protection-for-pot-users/

Trinity Dorm Construction Halted

The Connecticut Department of Labor has issued stop work orders against eight companies building a Trinity College dormitory on Crescent Street after those companies could not provide records proving they were paying into the worker's compensation system.



http://www.courant.com/business/hc-stop-work-trinity-20130425,0,16214.story

Federal Funds For Storm Sandy Jobs Program Have Gone Unused

In early December, when the state Department of Labor received $610,207 from the federal government to be used to put unemployed people to work temporarily, it trumpeted the news.



http://www.courant.com/business/hc-sandy-temp-jobs-20130425,0,6773212.story

Following audit, state labor department fills key leadership roles

Two veteran state employees have been promoted to top posts within the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, where they'll be tasked with correcting problems uncovered in a recent audit.



http://www.tennessean.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tennessean.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013304250079%26nclick_check%3D1

Ruling: Fla. unemployment insurance process unfair

Workers' rights advocates in Florida are applauding an initial determination by the U.S. Department of Labor that says Florida's online application requirement for people applying for unemployment insurance violates federal civil rights laws.



http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/04/25/3364425/ruling-fla-unemployment-insurance.html

Working with cancer: A brave new professional world

FORTUNE Not long ago, the word "cancer" was off limits, among friends, at home, and certainly at the office.



http://management.fortune.cnn.com/2013/04/25/cancer-career-working/

Employees with cancer take companies to task

Wal-Mart paid $275,000 in a settlement after firing a long-time forklift driver after he had returned from cancer surgery.



http://management.fortune.cnn.com/2013/04/25/employees-with-cancer-take-companies-to-task/

Is it OK to compliment appearance on the job?

When Lisa Parker was new to corporate coaching, a senior-level colleague she respected brought her in as his No.



http://libn.com/2013/04/25/is-it-ok-to-compliment-appearance-on-the-job/

Neighbors Share Strong Opposition For Rezoning Request

When plat and rezoning requests are made in Riley County, the requests are taken through an extensive process to ensure that the projected site will follow specific regulations.



http://1350kman.com/neighbors-share-strong-opposition-for-rezoning-request/

A Homeless Bill of Rights for California.

A much-amended 'Bill of Rights' for the homeless passed out of the California Assembly's Judiciary Committee two days ago on a surprisingly decisive 7-2 vote.



http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/04/25/1204750/-A-Homeless-Bill-of-Rights-for-California

ENDA Returns for the Umpteenth Time, But Has Society Already 'Evolved' Past It?

Today the Employment Non-Discrimination Act was reintroduced to Congress for consideration.



http://reason.com/blog/2013/04/25/enda-returns-for-the-umpteenth-time-but?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+reason%2FHitandRun+%28Reason+Online+-+Hit+%26+Run+Blog%29

Shikha Dalmia in Bloomberg View on the Gang of Eight's Plans to Screw Up the High-Tech Visa Program

No one in their right mind would expect the current round of immigration reforms to fix everything that's wrong with America's byzantine and broken system.



http://reason.com/blog/2013/04/25/shikha-dalmia-in-bloomberg-view-on-the-g?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+reason%2FHitandRun+%28Reason+Online+-+Hit+%26+Run+Blog%29

Colorado court says no job protection for pot users

People who test positive for smoking pot can legally be fired from their job, the Colorado Court of Appeals ruled Thursday in deciding that there is no employment protection for marijuana users.



http://www.aspentimes.com/ARTICLE/20130425/NEWS/130429905/-1/RSS

Navigating appearance-based compliments

When Lisa Parker was new to corporate coaching, a senior-level colleague she respected brought her in as his No.



http://www.capebretonpost.com/Business/2013-04-25/article-3227541/Navigating-appearancebased-compliments/1

New York Times Quotes Lloyd Chinn on "Sharper Focus" of...

In an article published by the New York Times yesterday, Lloyd Chinn , Co-head of Proskauer's Whistleblower & Retaliation Group , commented on the recent efforts of some companies to strengthen their whistleblower compliance programs internally so that employees will report alleged fraud to the company before informing the Securities Exchange ... (more)



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/new-york-times-quotes-lloyd-chinn-on-sh-81360/